Description

2-Chlorobenzophenone Ethylene Ketal is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a protected carbonyl group, which is crucial for synthetic chemistry applications requiring selective transformations. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those with benzophenone or diaryl ketone backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the ketal group provides synthetic leverage.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transport or host materials in the manufacture of OLED displays and lighting.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the research and preparation of novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers with specific optical or thermal properties.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including new ketal formation/cleavage strategies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chlorobenzophenone Ethylene Ketal
CAS No.	760192-90-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₃ClO₂
Molecular Weight	260.72 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chlorobenzophenone Ethylene Acetal; 2-Chloro-α,α-dimethylbenzhydryl Ethylene Ketal; 1,3-Dioxolane, 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-pheny-; 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-phenyl-1,3-dioxolane; Benzophenone, 2-chloro-, ethylene ketal; (2-Chlorophenyl)(phenyl)ethylene ketal; Ethylene ketal of 2-chlorobenzophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chlorobenzophenone Ethylene Ketal is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with complete batch data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.